Dixie County Learning Academy (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked FL School
Grades: Kindergarten-12
Enrollment: 75 students
Acceptance rate: 100%
Average class size: 6 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Dixie County Learning Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for:

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI)
National Association for the Education of Young Children

Religious Affiliation

Christian

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Dixie County Learning Academy
Kind	5
1	5
2	6
3	5
4	6
5	6
6	6
7	6
8	6
9	6
10	6
11	6
12	6

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Offers Post-Graduate Year

Yes

ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Learning Programs Supported

yes

Year Founded

2004

School Calendar

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Student Body

Total Students

75 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

17%

State avg.: 48%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

20 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

4:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

99%

Average Class Size

6 students

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Tuition Notes

Private school education at no cost for parents. Different Scholarships are available to qualifying families provided.

Acceptance Rate

100%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Director

Dr. Sylvia Lamenta-Keen, DSC,MS, CMHP

School Notes

Dixie County Learning Academy is accredited by N.I.P.S.A. (NATIONAL INDEPENDANT PRIVATE SCHOOLS ASSOCIATION) and Nationally Accredited through COGNIA ( AdvancedED. Southeastern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) ). We are also accredited through the BBB (BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU) and we are recognized as a Tier One School by the United States Army and Marine Corps.
Articulation Agreement with Florida Gateway College of Lake City Florida since 2011
Dixie County Learning Academy is providing individualized small group instruction in a family oriented environment.
Florida certified teachers are utilizing creative teaching techniques and a hands on learning approach.
This has proven to be successful in meeting the needs and accelerating the academic growth of our students.
DCLA is the vision of Dr Sylvia Lamenta, who has worked with youth for more than 30 years and is a Florida Board Certified Mental Health Professional.

Dixie County Learning Academy is accredited by N.I.P.S.A. (NATIONAL INDEPENDANT PRIVATE SCHOOLS ASSOCIATION) and Nationally accredited through AdvancedEd. We are also accredited with the BBB (BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU) and we are recognized as a Tier One School by the United States Army and Marine Corps. Dixie County Learning Academy is providing individualized small group instruction in a family oriented environment. Florida certified teachers are utilizing creative teaching techniques and a hands on learning approach. This has proven to be successful in meeting the needs and accelerating theacademic growth of our students. DCLA is the vision of Sylvia Lamenta, who has worked with youth for more than 25years and is a Florida Board Certified Mental Health Professional.
The mission of Dixie County Learning Academy is to be in partnership with our parents to educate students so they may grow and mature into citizens who have a transforming influence in the world. Our goal will be to do our best to continue our unique well-grounded program; using low student to teacher ratio with individualized small group instruction. We expect to meet and exceed the standards set forth by the State of Florida.

Source: Verified school update

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What is the acceptance rate of Dixie County Learning Academy?

The acceptance rate of Dixie County Learning Academy is 100%, which is higher than the national average of 81%.

What is Dixie County Learning Academy's ranking?

Dixie County Learning Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for: Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees.

When is the application deadline for Dixie County Learning Academy?

The application deadline for Dixie County Learning Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

School Reviews

5.00 out of 5 (2 reviews)

5 7/16/2026

All 3 of my children graduated from here and have excelled without the bullies of public school! So very happy with everyone there!

- Posted by Parent - Osteen

5 1/23/2023

Recommended to k-12 parents.

- Posted by Administrator - Maris Maye

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The average private school tuition in Florida is $13,762 for elementary schools and $14,551 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Florida is 81% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).